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Mergers and aquisitions

Our M&A team delivers expert legal advice for mergers, acquisitions, disposals, demergers and other related corporate transactions, including complex and high-profile transactions as well as cross-border transactions.

Our M&A work is consistently recognised in the top tiers of the Chambers and Legal 500 directories, reflecting our commitment to delivering exceptional results.

Whether you are a company, institutional investor, or private individual, we ensure that our advice is grounded in sector expertise and designed to achieve your strategic goals and commercial objectives.

We provide expert advice on every aspect of M&A transactions, leveraging our significant experience in handling complex and high-profile deals, including cross-border transactions. Our team works closely with a global network of preferred law firms to support clients both in the UK and internationally.

Our M&A lawyers collaborate with sector specialists within the firm to tackle a broad range of complex transactions. This collaborative approach enables us to range of transactions of varying complexity and deliver tailored advice that aligns with your specific commercial objectives.

Services

Private company acquisitions and disposals

Expertise in advising corporates and individuals on the acquiring and disposing of private companies/businesses, including by way of a sale of shares and assets.

Business transactions and mergers

Comprehensive legal support for business and corporate mergers and other strategic transactions.

Equity investments

Guidance for investors and investees in respect of equity investments, ensuring alignment with your business goals.

Our team

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Examples of our work

FirstGroup plc

Advising longstanding client FirstGroup on two back-to-back acquisitions as the Group looks to strengthen its First Bus division and expand its operational footprint in key UK locations.

Fasadgruppen

Advising Fasadgruppen, a Swedish company listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, on its first acquisition in the UK, which sees the company acquire Clear Line, a specialised full-service contractor in façades and façade fire remediation, for a total consideration of £119.9 million.

Biral

Advising Biral, a leading provider of high-precision meteorological sensors, and its shareholders, on the sale of the business to Senseca, a global innovator in measurement technology and environmental monitoring solutions.

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What others say

“Very good at working across different legal disciplines and teams within the firm. They are a great bunch of people to work with, very collaborative and have supported us well.”

Legal 500 UK 2025

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